Research Article | Published: 31 December 2025

Hylodesmum laxum (Leguminosae): A new distributional record to the flora of Jammu and Kashmir, India

Mushtaq Ahmed, Naresh Kumar and Piyush Kumar Patel

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 48 | Issue: 3 | Page No. 246-248 | 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2025-O1AZ1G | Cite this article

Abstract

A new distributional record of Hylodesmum laxum (DC. ex D.Don) H.Ohashi & R.R.Mill (Fabaceae) is reported from in the forests of Koteranka, Rajouri district (J&K), India. A detailed description, herbarium specimen and photographic plate are provided in this manuscript as reference material for future studies. This finding extends the known geographic range of H. laxum, which has not previously been documented from this part of the Western Himalaya. A brief description, habitat details, and photographic evidence are provided to validate the identification. This record contributes to the floristic diversity of the Jammu & Kashmir region and highlights the need for further botanical exploration in understudied areas.

Keywords

Angiosperm, Hylodesmum laxum, J&K, Leguminosae, New record

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Ahmed, M., Kumar, N. and Patel, P.K., 2025. Hylodesmum laxum (Leguminosae): A new distributional record to the flora of Jammu and Kashmir, India. Indian Journal of Forestry, 48(3), pp.246-248. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2025-O1AZ1G

Publication History

Manuscript Received on 24 July 2024

Manuscript Revised on 03 December 2025

Manuscript Accepted on 17 December 2025

Manuscript Published on 31 December 2025

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